July 23, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

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Thelma McCray, Ohio’s oldest World War I widow, honored on her 100th birthday

By John Harshaw Herald Contributor
Mother Thelma McCray was all smiles at her 100th birthday celebration at Scarlet Oaks Retirement facility in Clifton Heights on July 14 as she was surrounded by her sisters, Josephine “Odie” Morrison and Sereina Hill, her godson Robert Cu More...

Opera artist Steven Cole makes himself at home when in Cincinnati

By Dan Yount The Cincinnati Herald

Opera artist and tenor Steven Cole has a large collection of bicycles stored throughout opera houses around the United States and throughout the world, including the one kept at Music Hall in Cincinnati for use during his appearances here. More...

Contractor or Employee? Get the Facts Before You Hire

By Kay Smith Yount Score Counselor

Independent contractors are an attractive option for small businesses that don’t have the resources or need for full-time employees. More...

Calendar

HERALD CALENDAR

Special Events and Exhibits
By Crystal Kendrick

July 21 – 24: Joe Torry. Comedian. Funny Bone. More...

arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati announces 10th Anniversary Gala Line Up

Cincinnati, OH- arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati’s 10th Anniversary Celebration of its Season Finale Gala of International Dance Stars August 13, 2011, creates a powerful dance explosion at Cincinnati’s premier venue, the Aronoff Center. More...

7th Annual Women of Over the Rhine Stories of Success Luncheon & Program is August 18

The event honors Karen Blatt, Tamara Harkavy, Mary McCullough-Hudson, Candace Klein, and Jenny White. More...

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Section B

Reece announces State to improve Summit Behavioral Healthcare

State Rep. Alicia Reece (D-Cincinnati) announced the state will spend $52,000 to improve the energy efficiency of the Summit Behavioral Healthcare building on Summit Road in Cincinnati. More...

7th Annual Women of OTR Stories of Success Luncheon & Program is August 18

The event honors Karen Blatt, Tamara Harkavy, Mary McCullough-Hudson, Candace Klein, and Jenny White. It will be held Thursday, August 18, at 11:30 a.m., at The Phoenix on Race St. The cost is $37/person. Call 513-241-2563. More...

Cincinnati Children’s introduces obesity prevention program at Rockdale Academy

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center continues to take steps toward fighting child obesity. More...

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Commentary

Sen. Sherrod Brown in Your Hometown

Increasing Flexibility for Companies to Keep Jobs in Ohio – July 18, 2011
Sen. Sherrod Brown

These are tough times for small business owners. With the high cost of fuel, a still-challenging credit market, and rising competition from countries like China, many small business owners have trouble keeping their heads above water. More...

Children of Color Count Like Caylee

By Gary L. Flowers NNPA Columnist

Recently, a criminal jury acquitted Casey Anthony of murdering her 2-year old daughter Caylee while convicting her of the lesser charge of lying to police investigators. Ms. More...

Obama Budget Concessions to the Right of Republican Voters

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist

A recent Gallup poll shows that most Americans support President Obama’s plan to raise the nation debt ceiling, set to expire Aug. 2, with a mix of spending cuts and tax increases, especially on corporations and the wealthy. More...

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SAVE THE DATE— First Annual Nature Wellness Walk.

Saturday, August 27, 2011 Mt. Airy Forest • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm More...

Macy’s Music Festival is for everyone

Artists Lester Troutman, El Debarge get personal
By Sara Schonfeld and Dan Yount

The Macy’s Music Festival this year is meant for everyone, with various events planned by Macy’s in addition to the festival performances. More...

Arthur Foster Slater was social activist who fought for justice and equality

Arthur Foster Slater, a Hartwell community resident who was a civic leader and social activist that fought tirelessly for social justice and equality issues on the local, national and international level, died July 14, 2011, at University Hospital in More...

News

Think About Your Eyes Public Awareness Campaign Drives Increase In Comprehensive Eye Exams

Award-Winning Campaign Furthers Awareness Mission

The Think About Your Eyes campaign is celebrating its goal of increasing the number of comprehensive yearly eye exams and vision health awareness. The numbers speak for themselves: since its launch in 2010, reaching more than 22 percent of the U.S. More...

CLASS petitions for ticket tax at stadiums

By Sara Schonfeld The Cincinnati Herald

The Citizens’ League Against Subsidized Sports has begun an initiative to impose a ticket tax at Paul Brown Stadium and the Great American Ballpark. More...

Public asked to observe Hunter provisional vote case starting July 18 before Judge Dlott

The Juvenile Court judgeship impasse is again being heard by U.S. District Judge Susan Dlott this week, beginning July 18, and is expected to last throughout the week. More...

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Sports

Chaen Chess is Cincinnati’s new heavyweight boxer on the rise

Cincinnati has a history of great boxing heavyweights, such as Ezzard Charles, Tony Tubbs, and Larry Donald. Now we have a new hope and a future heavyweight champion on the rise -- Cincinnati’s own Chaen Chess. More...

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Obituaries

Betty Pulliam Fultz enjoyed outstanding career as a funeral director and educator

Betty Lou Pulliam Fultz, who was a funeral director at Renfro Funeral Home, teacher and civic volunteer, died July 3, 2011, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was 81. More...

Gayle Eleanor Chenault advocated for families and children

Gayle Eleanor (nee Moxley) Chenault was born on October. 18, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Dorothy Moxley. She died July 9, 2011. Mrs. More...

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Academics

Diana Whitt will lead fiscal operations for Cincinnati Public Schools

The Cincinnati Board of Education announced today it has selected Diana Whitt, an awardwinning school district treasurer currently leading fiscal operations at Trotwood Madison City Schools, to become the next treasurer of Cincinnati Public Schools. More...

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